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Presenting at ConnectiCon 2022 (Hartford, CT): Panel Schedule & Descriptions

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I have been out of the game for some time, but I am very much looking forward to returning to ConnectiCon this year as a panelist.

This year I will be presenting 4 panels, two with co-panelist Sam Kyung Yoo. Detailed schedule and descriptions are below (full convention schedule). Hoping to see some people there!

SATURDAY, July 16

From Noh to TeniMyu: A Crash Course in Anime on Stage

10:15-11:15 AM in Utopia Unicorns (CTCC Meeting Room 27)

The theatre of Japan is among the most distinct and easily recognizable arts known today. Recent years have seen more and more production and performance of theatre shows based on popular anime, manga, and video games in Japan. Join us on a crash course of all there is to know about anime adapted for the live stae, including the mysterious noh masked theatre and its use of VR to recreate Ghost in the Shell, the flashy Prince of Tennis Musical (TeniMyu) that sparked an entire genre of anime theatrical adaptation in Japanese theatre, and recent kabuki productions of anime/manga such as Naruto and Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind.

Japanese Horror: Monstrous Mothers & Dead Wet Girls

11:30 AM-12:30 PM in Utopia Unicorns (CTCC Meeting Room 27)

No Japanese horror (J-horror) or ghost film is complete without its haunting woman specter, dating back from as early as the time of Akira Kurosawa to as recent as the latest Sadako film of the Ringu (The Ring) franchise. Join us and find out why the monstrous feminine has dominated J-horror cinema and why some of the most iconic women figures of the genre are the way they are.

Japanese Folklore: Ghosts, Monsters & Strange Tales

4:45-6:15 PM in Gotham Gundam (CTCC Meeting Room 11-13)

Ever wondered what a “tanuki” really is, or what the difference is between a youkai and a yuurei? Find out the answers here! Join us as we explore the supernatural side of Japan, its monstrous creatures and demons, its strange stories and superstitions, as well as its continued influence on popular culture.

SUNDAY, July 17

Blood and Honor: The Story of the Samurai in Japanese Cinema

10:45-11:45 AM in Zootopia Zebras (Marriott Conference Room 1/2)

From Kurosawa Akira to Yamada Yoji, Japanese directors have been telling the story of the samurai for decades. From the classics to the latest groundbreaking films and trends in cinema, find out all you need to know about this truly unique and essential genre of Japanese film!

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My Panel Schedule with Guidebook Descriptions for Otakon 2015

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Otakon 2015 is less than a week away. The schedule is online, so is the Guidebook application version.

This year I will be presenting 4 panels and 1 workshop, and I have included the schedule and descriptions below. Hope to see some people there!

FRIDAY, JULY 24

11:30-12:30 in PANEL 7 Blood and Honor: The Story of the Samurai in Japanese Cinema

From Kurosawa Akira to Yamada Yoji, Japanese directors have been telling the story of the samurai for decades. From the classics to the latest groundbreaking films and trends in cinema, find out all you need to know about this truly unique and essential genre of Japanese film!

13:00-15:30 in WORKSHOP 1 Fans, Tricks and Hands: An Introduction to Japanese Dance Styles

From the true dance style of the geisha to the lively dances of Japan’s most popular festivals, come for a one-of-a-kind opportunity to see demonstrations of various Japanese dances and learn a variety of techniques, including fan tricks as well as how to perform AT LEAST ONE entire festival dance. All ages and genders welcome! Though not required, wearing of kimono, yukata, happi coat. etc. and bringing your own Japanese fan is highly encouraged.

19:00-20:00 in PANEL 6 How to Become a Samurai in 1 Hour

Samurai – “One who serves.” Thanks to movies like the Last Samurai and anime like Rurouni Kenshin, almost everyone knows a little about these warriors. But what about the true samurai? Back by popular demand as well as new and improved! Come learn the code of Bushido and how to think, live, and even die like a samurai.

SATURDAY, JULY 26

09:00-10:00 in PANEL 2 Japanese Folklore: Kitsune, Oni and Yuurei, Oh My!

Ever wondered what a tanuki really is or what the difference is between a youkai and a yuurei? Find out the answers here! Join us as we explore Japanese folklore and superstitions.

17:45-18:45 in PANEL 2 Thy Name is Woman: Exploring the Horrors of Female Ghosts in Japan

No Japanese horror film is complete without its haunting woman spectre like Sadako from Ringu (The Ring) or Kayako from Ju-On (The Grudge). To the Japanese, however, these ghosts represent far more than just a means to frighten audiences and there is a reason behind every action and trait. Join us and learn them all! Find out the significance of Sadako being thrown down a well, why the female ghosts’ hair is always left unbound, and why the Japanese cannot let go of their dead.